Silas vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Tyler Rank #191

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Silas or Tyler more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Silas and Tyler mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Tyler boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.